Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist Mary J. Blige will perform the National Anthem before Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday at Fenway Park. Blige performed the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium during the 2009 World Series.

BOSTON — Red Sox backup catcher David Ross has played with several hungry-to-win superstars, including the great Chipper Jones and Ken Griffey Jr. So when Ross said yesterday that Red Sox southpaw starter Jon Lester was one of the top five competitors he’s ever played with … well, that’s pretty high praise. “He’s in the [...]

BOSTON — The Red Sox and Cardinals commence the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park on Wednesday (8:07 p.m. start). It’s a rematch of the 2004 Fall Classic, which Boston swept in four games. Boston’s magical turnaround from 69 wins and a last-place finish in 2012 to American League Champions in 2013 has been quite [...]

Ok, far be it from me to ever give the MIAA folks any credit. But I have to admit as the final week of the 2013 football regular season approaches, I’m truly digging the upcoming playoff system. In seven games, the MIAA has jammed in important league titles and huge league games (check out Thursday’s [...]

Shane Victorino on his at-bat: “I told myself get a pitch I can handle. Try to tie the game, at the minimal. Give ourselves — get us back in the game and give us another chance. Fortunately I got a 0‑2 curveball that I could handle and was able to hit a home run. It was [...]

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